Category Administrator - Candy

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Nassau Candy is a premier importer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products.

We are currently hiring a detail-oriented administrative support associate for our exciting Confectionery Category team!

This critical role will provide operational support to the Confectionery Category Managers and buying team. This position plays a critical role in the team's day-to-day purchasing activities by maintaining accurate item data, coordinating with internal departments, and assisting with vendor and reporting needs in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Set up new confectionery items and maintain existing product data in internal systems on a daily and seasonal basis.
• Partner with Marketing and Art departments to ensure product images, descriptions, pack sizes, and specifications are accurate for web and print materials.
• Generate reports and maintain Excel spreadsheets to support Category Managers with pricing, assortment, and performance tracking.
• Process and coordinate customer sample requests.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors and brokers to support purchasing and product initiatives.
• Administer and process vendor chargebacks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform additional administrative, data entry, and departmental support tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and overall computer skills required.
• Prior experience providing administrative support to a buying or sales team within a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable communicating actionable information to management, internal stakeholders, and vendors.
• Resourceful, diligent, and adaptable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Paid vacation / PTO
• Medical, dental, vision, AFLAC, and pet insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative work environment
• Employee discounts…and more!

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and thriving company who promotes from within!